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What we know about Chery’s first dual-cab ute set for Australia in 2026

Could Chery’s first dual-cab ute for Australia shake up the segment?

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Could the Ram 1500 TRX be making a comeback in 2026?

Speculation is mounting that the Raptor rival might return as early as next year

Electronics & Gadgets

Ironman 4×4’s Scope 9-inch driving lights fitted to our Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series

The factory headlights don’t quite cut it, so we added Ironman 4×4’s Scope 9-inch driving lights to our VDJ79

News

2025 Kia Tasman hits the ground running with five-star ANCAP safety rating

Kia’s first purpose-built off-road ute scores five-star ANCAP safety rating on debut

Advice

Crocodile safety for 4WD touring in Australia – How to avoid croc attacks

Planning a trip through croc country? Here’s how to stay safe around the water.

News

2025 Jeep Gladiator updated for Australia: Price drop and new tech upgrades

Updated Gladiator Rubicon arrives with more tech, added safety, and a sharper $82,990 price tag

News

Could this be the next-gen Mitsubishi Pajero?

A rugged new Mitsubishi SUV spotted testing could be the next-generation Pajero

Gear

Our 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 GXL upgraded with MSA 4×4 accessories

Great gear from MSA makes our LandCruiser more practical, safer and better looking

Opinion

Australia’s caravan park prices are out of control! Here’s what to do instead

As some prices soar across Australia, more travellers are seeking out free camps and budget-friendly alternatives

Explore

Top End adventure: Touring North Queensland, the NT and Western Australia

Exploring the wide open spaces of Australia’s northern reaches

Reviews

2025 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster: Put to the test at Mt Buller

A fleet of Ineos Grendiers isn’t at Mount Buller for fun and apres-ski, it’s there to work

News

2025 Jeep Wrangler gets price drop and new colour options

Wrangler pricing drops as Jeep looks to attract new buyers

News

Orders paused for Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series GXL Wagon

Strong demand prompts Toyota to suspend orders for popular 70 Series variant

Reviews

2025 GWM Cannon XSR review: Budget 4×4 ute packs serious off-road capability

Top-of-the-range Cannon XSR gains off-road ability at the expense of safety tech. We weigh up the compromise

Custom 4x4s

Toyota LandCruiser 60 Series restored with D-MAX diesel power

Raised from the dead, this 60 Series now runs an Isuzu heart

Opinion

4x4s we’d buy, and how we’d modify them: Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R

The Triton GLX-R is a strong base vehicle for mods, with solid 4WD capability

News

Curtis Island’s irony: Illegal camp set for removal in the shadow of gas giants

An illegal 4WD camp on Curtis Island faces removal – but it’s the gas giants next door drawing the bigger questions

Advice

How to survive in the Australian bush: Essential life-saving tips

When something goes wrong in the bush it can quickly become a life-threatening situation, but you can increase your chances of survival by following these top tips

News

Illegal 4WD camp busted on Curtis Island – fines issued over unauthorised cabin in protected National Park

Rangers have uncovered a hidden retreat on Curtis Island, built with felled trees

Explore NT

Visiting Garig Gunak Barlu National Park (Cobourg Peninsula) – Everything you need to know

Perched at the northernmost tip of the NT mainland, this park rewards intrepid travellers with untouched beaches and dramatic landscapes

Opinion

4x4s we’d buy, and how we’d modify them: Ford Ranger XLS

The Ranger XLS is a well-equipped, budget-friendly base for serious 4×4 touring and customisation

Gear

Tested in the Simpson: Rola Titan MKIII roof racks on the 79 Series and BYD Shark

Tested across the Simpson, the Rola Roof Rack system proved tough, quiet and incredibly easy to customise on the go

Gear

ICOM IC-410PRO in-cab UHF radio review – Reliable comms for remote touring

Tough, clear, and built for the bush – this UHF is a reliable comms companion when you’re deep off the blacktop

Opinion

4x4s we’d buy, and how we’d modify them: Isuzu D-MAX LS-M

Serious 4×4 capability, solid towing credentials and loads of upgrade potential without the premium price tag